Blaziken Dark Explorers Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Blaziken

Dark Explorers · Rare
Pokémon pkm:bw5-17 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value low confidence
$27.69
Rough estimate from 2 market price guides. Likely $15.23 – $49.84.
▲ 19% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$24.21
Never pay above $26.13
Optimal sell
$31.43
Never sell below $28.81
Buy this card · aim to pay under $26.13
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $31.43 · never below $28.81. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Blaziken worth?

Blaziken from Dark Explorers has a fair market value of about $27.69 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Blaziken?

List around $31.43 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $21.94 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Blaziken?

A disciplined buy target is about $24.21 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $26.13.

Where can I buy Blaziken?

Blaziken is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $27.69 and aim to pay under $26.13 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Blaziken?

Blaziken is trending rising ~10% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $26.13; paying near or below $24.21 keeps a margin of safety versus the $27.69 fair value.

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